There are some careers where you sit in front of a computer screen without doing much other than typing or talking on a telephone. Those types of jobs are not for everyone. Some individuals are happier when they have a chance to get their hands dirty while repairing or maintaining automobiles. A career as an
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Mechanics are skillful tradespersons who work on light trucks, automobiles, and other types of vehicles that run on gasoline. They are entrusted with examining and inspecting vehicles brought into a service or repair shop. They interact with clients to obtain key information concerning the issues that they’re experiencing with their vehicles in order to diagnose
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There’s a reason why your Amazon orders take too long to arrive. The trucking industry has been struggling with a shortage of qualified truck drivers throughout the past decade. Because over 70 percent of freight in the U.S. is moved on highways, the shortage of truck drivers has been slowly crippling the U.S. economy. This
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If you’re just starting out in the working world, or if you’re looking to change vocations, you may be interested in employment in a field where work there’s usually a steady stream of jobs. While there are never any guarantees about any field, one business that offers steady work year round is the HVAC industry.
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Shipbuilding is big business in the Virginia Beach area, with several busy shipyards headquartered here. These shipyards offer numerous opportunities for employment, including installing fiber optic cable, pipefitting/welding, and HVAC installation and repair. An HVAC technician can generally find employment year round, working on air conditioning, heating and ventilation systems in homes or in businesses
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According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, welding, soldering, and brazing workers make up 10% of the total workforce in the US ship and boat building industry. Welders are an integral part of the shipbuilding process, ensuring that machines are ready to take on the challenges of the open waters. Welders in the shipbuilding industry
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There is a shortage of truck drivers delivering goods to stores and this explains why the prices of commodities are steadily rising. Trucking companies across the country are struggling to find interested and qualified drivers, especially for long-haul routes, forcing rates and wages higher. According to the American Trucking Associations, the industry was short more
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Perhaps you’ve heard that maritime welding is a good career, with plenty of opportunities for the well-trained welder. So what does it take to be a maritime welder? In the past, shipyards often hired entry-level employees. These workers, who had little formal training in welding, were given basic lessons in operating the equipment and started
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Advanced Technology Institute (ATI) is pleased to announce that is has once again been recognized as a Military Friendly® School. An annual list compiled by VIQTORY Media, it includes only colleges and universities dedicated to meeting the unique needs of military and veteran students. To select schools, VIQTORY established a comprehensive set of criteria to
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Anyone who operates a commercial vehicle, including passenger buses, semi-trucks, tractor-trailers trucks, and dump trucks among others should have a CDL (commercial driver’s license). There are three types of CDLs, including Class, A, B, and C that determine the type of vehicle you will drive. The different classes are also determined by the GVWR (gross
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According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the United States will need at least 108,400 more qualified heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers over the next 8 to 10 years. Those who are interested in a commercial driving career should prepare now to take advantage of this growing demand. You might wonder, what is it like
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Many people dream about driving a big rig across the country and help to deliver food, fuel, and other needed items to Americans from all corners of the United States. But despite the good pay and relatively simple job requirements, many of these important positions go unfilled. In fact, there is currently a shortage of
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